Intercem Middle East 2026

Dates: February 2–4, 2026 | Location: Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, UAE

Intercem Dubai 2026 marked a major milestone as the flagship event for the global cement industry, bringing together over 500 senior leaders from more than 50 countries. The conference took place at a time when the Middle East is rapidly solidifying its role as a strategic hub for industrial commodity flows and regional supply chain development. Key themes revolved around navigating market volatility, optimizing procurement strategies for fuel and raw materials, and ensuring supply chain resilience in the face of geopolitical disruptions.

The Asian Coal Ash Association (AsianCAA) was a prominent participant, taking center stage in a critical panel discussion regarding Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM) sources within an increasingly tightening supply market. During the session, AsianCAA shared vital insights into how the industry can navigate the shrinking availability of traditional materials by diversifying supply chains and leveraging emerging markets such as Asia which will have abundant SCMs for the next ~3 decades. Their contribution emphasized the need for innovative procurement and logistics strategies to ensure that the global construction sector maintains its momentum toward decarbonization despite current resource constraints.